Palworld
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

Developers: Pocketpair
Publishers: Pocketpair
Release Date: Jan 18, 2024
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 31k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(95%)
open-world
creature capturing
survival mechanics
updates
exploration
humor
progression
Nintendo lawsuit
multiplayer
bugs
performance issues
grind
AI problems
crashes
The general sentiment among reviews is largely positive, with players expressing enjoyment of the open-world creature capturing and survival mechanics. However, there are notable concerns about the game's bugs and performance issues, including crashes and AI problems. The game's unique premise has drawn in many players, but some are critical of the grind-heavy and repetitive aspects. Overall, players seem enthusiastic about the updates and the game's potential for further development, although improvement in stability and balance is widely desired.

Positive Points

  • Players enjoy the game's blend of creature capturing, survival mechanics, and open-world exploration.
  • The game has a unique and entertaining mix of elements reminiscent of Pokémon with survival/building aspects similar to Ark.
  • Continuous updates and new content have been praised, keeping the game fresh and engaging.
  • Players appreciate the freedom to explore and customize their bases and the depth of creature management.
  • Negative Points

  • The game still has significant bugs and performance issues, including crashing and glitches.
  • Pathfinding and AI of creatures and enemies can be unreliable, affecting gameplay enjoyment.
  • Players expressed dissatisfaction with repetitive grind elements, notably in creature leveling and resource gathering.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game's humor and darker elements, like using creatures for labor, have received varied reactions.
  • While the game is generally fun, the pacing and progression can feel uneven or too slow for some players.
  • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Pokémon, often favorably, noting the added elements of guns and survival aspects.
  • Criticism of Nintendo due to a lawsuit, with many players expressing support for the game's developers.
  • Enjoyment of playing the game with friends, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
  • Updated 8/4/2025, 12:01:16 AM UTC